My most sincere sympathy on Carol's passing. I went from first grade through high school with her. She was always such a very special person.
Cathy Briggs Miller

—Cathy Miller (Briggs), Warwick, RI

Dear Don and Family, We are thankful for the cherished memories we hold in our hearts of Carole. We share your sorrow. She will never be forgotten. We love you, Don. Pat and Charles

—Pat and Charles MacDonald, Bluffton, , SC

Our sincere condolences to the Arpin Family. Carole was a Special Lady.
May God be with you and give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Janie & Charlie Aeger

—Janie and Charlie Aeger, Savannah, GA

Timmy and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom! I will always remember her from our days at St. Peter's. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.

—Kelli Foran Stuckey, Savannah, GA

We at Horst Hair Salon loved Mrs. Carole and will miss her dearly. May God give you peace and our condolences.

—Samantha Herrington and Horst Hair Salon , Savannah , Ga

Tommy,
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God is wrapping you in his love and comfort. We are thankful that we got to know Mrs. Arpin over the years. I admired her so much and know how important you and the family were to her. She was an inspiration to me and many others I am sure.
We will be keeping you all in our prayers.

—Heather & Sailor, Brunswick, GA

Angie and I are saddened by your loss and our prayers go out to you and your entire family during this difficult time.

—Brack & Angie Horne, Savannah , Ga

Carole and I were on the first Savannah Film Commission together and was always such a kind , friendly lady
Remember going to her Christmas parties and sharing all of her memories that she had of all of the beautiful displays and decorations all through her home. Truly a wonderful person. Prayers with the family and friends that she loved at this time

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Don and Family: So sorry to read your sad news. What wonderful memories you all share with this wonderful lady who was smart, sweet, and a good neighbor as well. God bless and our deepest sympathy and love, -Peggy & Harold

—Stripling, Savannah, GA

We are sadden to hear of Carol passing. May the peace of our Lord be with the family during this heartfelt time of grieving.

—Alice & Steve, Savannah, Ga

May you find comfort in one another and the good memories you share. Sending hugs and support, Tim, to you and yours.

—Arika Hawson, Spokane , Wa

Our love and sympathy goes out to the Arpin family. Carole loved her family so much and was always ready to volunteer to help a cause that involved the boys. Further, she was always there to help the church, offering her home or her time and talents wherever needed. She was a good friend and an eager worker. She will be missed by so many.

—McBride, Savannah, Ga

Sympathy and hugs to all of you.

—Karla Holm, Baraga, MI

Donnie (Melani) I am so very very sorry for your loss. Such a sweet face on that picture. I know you all had a very close knit good family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. May God be with you and give you peace and comfort during this time. Sincerely, Delores Benedict

—Delores Benedict, Columbus, GA

Don and family, we just returned back in Savannah late last night and was so shocked and sorry to hear about Carole at this evening’s mass. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
Russ and Diane Abolt

—Russ and Diane Abolt, Savannah, Ga

Carole A. Arpin, 78, of Savannah, Georgia was called home to God on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by her family and close friends.

Carole was born September 15, 1939 in Rhode Island to the late Alfred and Evelyn (Tate) Silvia. She attended Warwick Veterans Memorial High School graduating in 1957. She attended Bryant College of Business Administration.

August 16, 1958, she married Donald G. Arpin, Sr. Carole worked in the family business while raising three boys prior to moving to Savannah in 1977. Carole continued working the family business, and she was blessed with twin boys in 1981. Carole decided to be a homemaker and was active in the community and family activities. Carole joined St. Peter of the Apostle Church in 1977. She enjoyed her church family, supported St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, being able to participate in school functions and volunteering. Carole looked forward to making memorable parties and gathers for fundraisers and holidays.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents Alfred and Evelyn Silvia, her in-laws Albert and Edna Arpin.

Carole is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Arpin, Sr., her sons Donnie (Melani) of Savannah; Buddy (Bridgette) of Woodbine; Jimmy (Lynda) of Savannah; Timmy (Miranda) of Savannah; and Tommy of Savannah. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Brian, Kevin (Kalee), Rachelle, Billy, Autumn Arpin, Dana (Jason) Larson; three great grandchildren and sisters Mary Jane (Richard) Haynes, Judi (John) Scott both of Rhode Island.

Carole was well cared for by the nursing staff at Memorial Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah, and Hospice Savannah, Inc.

Carole was a great wife, mother, friend and will be missed by all.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Wilmington Island with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Wilmington Island. A graveside service will be held immediately following the Mass at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School or a charity of the donors choosing.

My most sincere sympathy on Carol's passing. I went from first grade through high school with her. She was always such a very special person.
Cathy Briggs Miller

—Cathy Miller (Briggs), Warwick, RI

Dear Don and Family, We are thankful for the cherished memories we hold in our hearts of Carole. We share your sorrow. She will never be forgotten. We love you, Don. Pat and Charles

—Pat and Charles MacDonald, Bluffton, , SC

Candle tribute lit by Linda Tallant — Georgia

Our sincere condolences to the Arpin Family. Carole was a Special Lady.
May God be with you and give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Janie & Charlie Aeger

—Janie and Charlie Aeger, Savannah, GA

Timmy and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom! I will always remember her from our days at St. Peter's. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.

—Kelli Foran Stuckey, Savannah, GA

We at Horst Hair Salon loved Mrs. Carole and will miss her dearly. May God give you peace and our condolences.

—Samantha Herrington and Horst Hair Salon , Savannah , Ga

Tommy,
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God is wrapping you in his love and comfort. We are thankful that we got to know Mrs. Arpin over the years. I admired her so much and know how important you and the family were to her. She was an inspiration to me and many others I am sure.
We will be keeping you all in our prayers.

—Heather & Sailor, Brunswick, GA

Candle tribute lit by Barbara Cramer — Georgia

Angie and I are saddened by your loss and our prayers go out to you and your entire family during this difficult time.

—Brack & Angie Horne, Savannah , Ga

Candle tribute lit by Kevin — Georgia

Candle tribute lit by Grace Harper — Virginia

Candle tribute lit by Lynda — Georgia

Candle tribute lit by Angela Groover — Georgia

Candle tribute lit by Matthew, Carrie, and Jackson Tharpe — Georgia

Carole and I were on the first Savannah Film Commission together and was always such a kind , friendly lady
Remember going to her Christmas parties and sharing all of her memories that she had of all of the beautiful displays and decorations all through her home. Truly a wonderful person. Prayers with the family and friends that she loved at this time

—, ,

Don and Family: So sorry to read your sad news. What wonderful memories you all share with this wonderful lady who was smart, sweet, and a good neighbor as well. God bless and our deepest sympathy and love, -Peggy & Harold

—Stripling, Savannah, GA

We are sadden to hear of Carol passing. May the peace of our Lord be with the family during this heartfelt time of grieving.

—Alice & Steve, Savannah, Ga

Candle tribute lit by Miranda — Georgia

May you find comfort in one another and the good memories you share. Sending hugs and support, Tim, to you and yours.

—Arika Hawson, Spokane , Wa

Our love and sympathy goes out to the Arpin family. Carole loved her family so much and was always ready to volunteer to help a cause that involved the boys. Further, she was always there to help the church, offering her home or her time and talents wherever needed. She was a good friend and an eager worker. She will be missed by so many.

—McBride, Savannah, Ga

Sympathy and hugs to all of you.

—Karla Holm, Baraga, MI

Candle tribute lit by Karla Holm — Michigan

Donnie (Melani) I am so very very sorry for your loss. Such a sweet face on that picture. I know you all had a very close knit good family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. May God be with you and give you peace and comfort during this time. Sincerely, Delores Benedict

—Delores Benedict, Columbus, GA

Don and family, we just returned back in Savannah late last night and was so shocked and sorry to hear about Carole at this evening’s mass. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
Russ and Diane Abolt